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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03
An Expert Card Manipulator.

There is travelling magician in
this town who frequents the big sa-
looms and passes around the hat after
he has performed some of his interest
ing feats of sleight-of-hand. He is
particularly strong in dealing poker
hands. In IL gathering of five yester-
dav he dealt off-hand to one a pair OF
tens, to another pair of jacks, to an
other pair of queens to another a
pair of kings, and reserved for him.
self Il pair of aces. The four naturally
asked for three cards each. The cards
were graciousIy given that made each
person hold four Of kind, the timer
ant magician having reserved three
cards, among which Were two more
aces. Immediately the magician was
asked to teach two of the party the
trick, they saying that they would pay
liberally for the knowledge. The ma
gician declined to do so, adding that
he could have been rich long ago if he
had cared to be dishonest.-Neao York
Sun
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03
Where Has Larry Gone?

Me Larry he's daysarted mel I'm wapin'
since the day he wint;
He be's gone away completely an it's no wan
knows the way he wint;
L N but a lone grass wildly now; me happiness
be'S dOue away
Wild! Larry he's daysarted me, the bould, de-
savin runaway!
He tnk lis wagon an is mules an druv
around the hill beyant
To fetch a load of dynamite was at the
powther-mill beyant,
An where he's gone the quarry byes hes
doubtin they will iver know,
He ned SO saycretly an sly they're thinkn'
they will niver know.
The mules bes gone; they only found what
luk'd some like the mate av 'em,
a pace av Larry's trousers. too, raysimbl;n'
av the safe av 'em:
An these be's all the LAWNS found-he'd tux
load av dart away,
Fur nearly half the hill be's gone: a mighty
hape to cart away.
An why he did 1t / dunno; bedad 'twuz
nOthin civil meant;
He loikeiy tux the dart away just fur u bit av
divilment.
Me Larry he's daysarted me. I'm wapin
since the day he winti
he bes gone away complatey, an its no one
knows the way he wintl
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03
Jefferson as a Workman.

Jefferson, when president, hnd a
workshop fitted up in the basement of
the capitol. where with the assistance
of a colored man, he made articles of
furniture, now priced by their owners.
He also made models of his inventions.
generally impracticable, and an Eng
lish iron founder and machinist, Mr..
Foxhall, used to discuss them with
him.
Among Mr.. Jefferson's pet models
was one of an air tight stove, and Mr..
Foxhall was astonished how such an
idea could have originated in the mind
of a person who had spent his life in 4
state whose almost illimitable forests
furnished q superabundance of fuel,
but an inspection of the design and
its workings amazed him still more.
Mr.. Jefferson claimed that his stove
would economize fuel and generate a
continuous, genial, and uniform heat,
and was highly sanGuine on these
special points. Mr.. FoXhall, not alto
gether convinced, proposed to cast u
stove ut his foundry, which he did.
Mr.. Jefferson ordered a dozen or more
in iron, which were delivered to him in
! a short time. He had two or three of
them set up in the white house and
presented the others as precious gifts
to his friends, giving one to Mr.. Fox
hall. who placed it in his office, which
it never warmed. This is said to have
been the original invention of air
tight stoves, improved by Orr. 1T was
made of cast-iron, was five feet high,
and weighed $50 pounds. 1t was di,
vided into two compartments and
there was central chamber about six
teen inches square for the fire, sur
rounded by other chambers to receive
the hot air, an ingenious idea, which
did not, however, work satisfactorily
as it was discoved when put into prac-
tical use, for by the time the stove was
sufficiently warm the fire was gener,
ally burnt out and when more wood
was put in both stove and room were
quite cold before it could be got tC
burn properly. Boston Budget.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03

Mr.. Broughton, who is worth $780,
900 keeps hotel for colored people at
Saratoga which is very select in its
way. Among his guests this year
have been several young colored
women of wealth and position. Two
of them wore diamonds of great value.
One of these dusky beauties was con-
sidered the belle Of Saratoga by her
race, and her somewhat naughty man.
ners showed that she realized what is
due 70 . queen Of beauty,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03
A convict night school is to be start

A convict night school is to be start
ed in the New Jersey state prison at
Trenton, where there are $50 prison.
ers, of whom 140 can neither read nor
write. Convicts who have been well
educated will act as instructors, The
school will be in session two hours
each evening. except Saturdays and
Sundays. Turnkeys, armed with re-
peating rifles, will be the monitors,
the desperate characters of many of
the conyicts rendering it necessary to
take every precaution, even ON such
occasions
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03

Experiments show that large ocean
steamer going at nineteen knots an
hour will move over about two miles
after its engines are stopped and re-
versed, and no authority gives less than
a mile and half as the required space
to stop its progress.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03

Prof. Geselschap will receive f25,-
600 for freseoing the eupola OF the her
lin arsenal
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
A Call.

wish to say word to all grown people
about the observance of Christmas, do not
let il pass without some act of generosity
and kindly remembrance on your part. The
little folks need no urging to make the most
of the occasion, as il is the brightest spot in
the sunshiny places Of happy childhood,
but older people are apt to grow indifferent
and cold hearted, and IL they do anything
at all about Christmas il is accomplished
with 80 much apparent effort, and such a
lack of true interest and enjoyment that
they chill and dispiri. every one they come
In contact. Throw Of the letbargy Of age
this Christmas and be children again al Of
you Take part in q tree, festival OF enter
tainmrnt Of some sort and enter into prepa'
ration for the affair cordially and heartily,
make just as many presents to both child
rem and grown people IS you can possibly
afford. and my word for IL you vii fee
better hearted, brighter and happier than
You have for months. TIRE Is 10 tonic foi
low spirits Ike merry Christmas. ard yoz
can enjoy Il If yoa VII Whatsver else you
nav DO between nov and Christmas Be s1rs
and see ny beautiful ire q Holiisv Gooi.
before bgying any gifts for y0ur friends q
r6iatio1 Tor sseh dollars worth 81 Eooi'
sod q chzncs vi Be- given for sz5 Musi'
Box 70 Be given away 10 The oos holdius
4 e. l1ckT number ,. A BILL
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
A Suggestion.

Ed. FREE PREss:-Why is it that the Pub
lie Schools of this place are not supplied
with good globe and other simple appra-
tus to illustrate the written lessons 1
know from my own experience that globe
gives instantaneously the idea of direction
and locality, and fixes the matter in the
mind better than hours of lectures and map
studies. A globe is an absolute necessity to
nine-tenths of pupils in geography. A few,
as in mathematics, have q natural aptitude
for the study of geography and so get on
without such help, but they would be bene-
flied. If no provision is made for such
things in the appropriations of the school
fund, is it possible that the intelligent pat
rons of the San Marcos Public Schools will
not combine, aud by private subscription
Tor rather paymenD buy and supply, at
least the elementary necessities of the kinds
I think they will. FATHER.
San Marcos, Nov. %, 1887.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
A Texas AuthOress.

A call from Mrs. NJ. E. Written, author Of
''Texas Garlands," volume of meritorious
verses, was one of or agreeable ''oficial"
interludes last week. She is q native
Texan. daughter of one Of the original set
lers of Austin. Her subjects are are chosen
largely from Texas topics, and so her book
naturally commends itseF to TEXANS. Per
sonally Mrs. Written does not represent the
professional authoress, but is q natural
genial. pleasant-faced matronly appearing
lady of middle age. We like her pluck and
determination about Publishing her poems.
She said she bad 20 mortgage q valuable
property 10 raise means 10 publish, a step
20 which one Of her children Vas inclined
10 object. But she told her family she
knew very vel boz that property cane;
that IL vas not every one Who had the Abib-
IL 70 write book fhzi she ~as resolved
that II sboud appear, ard that they rOuld
VI CONT their mothers work as not TIE
js,st raluat,ls r.rt q their inherItEnns from
~. We we're glad 10 near that The result
h. fzs.-fisi her faith. TIE dsht has bse1
more than paid from The salss q he took
Ard shs j. Contemplating nv e1li1o--
-. Ia r7aa-lr shsrp sge for % ils Fro-is.
he Editors coTy7 q ''fsE1s t5arlsD1s
fIas rof 20 r1st--islI1sd. o. Es r-lrii n0rt
fzly 7l1strzfs ~ g1attg y s11tziiollA
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

and Sallie st. Clair OF Marsindale. Messra
Davis and Wright Of Holland, Mr.. Joe.
Dunlap Of Luling, Mr.. James KiIlian Of
San Marcos. Mr.. Woodward Of San Anto-
MO, Messrs. Panl Hooker aud Branch
Petty. and Mr.. and Mrs. Hooker, of Mar
tindate, Mrs. Fred Malone Of Boeville, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Morley Of Austin.
Soon after breakfast the happy pair were
standing In the parlor receiving hearty con-
gratulations from their friends and kindred.
The wedding cake was then to be cut, which
duty was imposed upon the bride, who very
gracefully did IL. Mr.. Morley was the for
tunate one to draw the ring.
Some haste was made In order 10 meet
tho north bound train at San Marcos. They
were accompanied to the depot by consid-
cradle party. At ola they, accompanied
by relatives, boarded the train for Holland,
the home Of DIR. Anderson. The wedding
was o very enjoyable affair indeed, but
Martindale vicinity lost one Of its most
charming daughters. A FRIEND.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
COrOnal Notes.
BY Glad"

We hope there is inspiration in q clean
sheet of paper and new pen. for the hour
is late, no notes written, and our ideas some
what scattered, wandering between last
weeks fun and this weeks duties.
Mrs. Written, Texas poetess, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Steele, visited the College this
week, in the interest of her volume Of
poems.
Having to commit it to memory, the con-
stitution of the United States has been
most severely criticised, and condemned for
its undue length, by members of the Civil
Government class. Oh, the audacity OF
Young America!
The Friday night club held its last meet
ing at the residence of one of it's members,
Miss Alma Malone. The distance from town
necessitating a ride, we wondered If the
merry laugh aud chatter of the passing loads
of girls and boys, as it reused our elders
from their slumbers, did not also rouse
slumbering sympathetic sigh for the happy
careless days of youth.
Dame Nature ushered in Thanksgiving
day with tear in her eye, but kindly con-
scented to cheer up in time for Miss Jennie
Wood and her guests to bid her pleasant
goodnight.
Prof, Spillman, always thoughtful for the
pleasure of his boarders, gave them tea
,>ortr ~, the pioht IF the cGth.
The Belle Lottres extends an invitation to
their friends in town to be present at their
meeting next Friday at 8 O'Clock.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
KYLE Notes.

Kyle was agreeably surprised by severe
norther Saturday night, thereby we all move
with moro energy.
Thanksgiving passed of pleasantly. Sew
oral visitors at tho hotel to assist in doing
justice to the well prepared dinner, which
was indeed croditable to the hostess, Mrs.
Roachs
The Denny Bros. new store building will
be ready for occupacy by Jan. 1,
Mr.. A. s. Denny has returned from his
trip to New Orleans.
Mr.. Dibril and Miss Ruth Eblin IRE to be
married tomorrow eve at the Methodist
church, Mr.. Joyce will officiate.
The Baptist meeting still progresses, had
to postpone the baptising from Sunday to
some more agreeable time.
Mr.. N, O. Schlemer still makes his weekly
visits TO Austin, Wonder what is the at
tractionp
It's sad, but oh! how true, the Kyle boys
haye run their race, no other amusement
save ''snipe hunting" ANXIOUS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
"GOne Glimmering."

= We have had some casual inquiries as to
what has become of paper called the Ores
set which was for short time published at
this place, and edited, as was said, by one
Hull. We should scarcely have been able to
answer, at least Officially" save for the last
Kyle Times, which paper Hull, in the gen
crosby of his nature, made the legatee OF
his reversionary interest in the bonanza of
the county printing. From the Times we
learn that Hull with his paper, "bag and
baggage" has left fol parts unknown, or at
least unstated in the Times. not even, as we
understand, understanding to thank his
friends or say good by to his readers. Re-
QaIieS-cdt in pace.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
Orange Blossoms.

Upon the evening of the 18th inst the
monotony of our little city was again broken
by the chime of marriage bells, The con-
tractors being Miss Minnie b. Hook and MIR.
Andy Wills both of San Marcos. The event
took place at the residence of the brides
mother, Rev. Mr.. Biggs Of the Methodist
church officiating.
The friends who were gathered around
the Hymeneal altar will / am sure pronounce
the affair grand success.
Our bride, a charming blonde,wa becom-
ingly attired in soft feecy material with an
over dress of white lace and with the ever
present bridal veil, reminded us Of some
lovely flower Just blooming into maturity.
Mr.. Wills handsome face and noble bear
ing bespoke dignity seldom seen in one SO
young.
The wedding presents were numerous
and beautiful, while the floral offerings and
decorations we're certainly effective, recall.
ing TO us the words of our favorite author so
sweetly expressed:
Bring flowers bright flowers for the bride 70
wear,
They were born to blush in her shining
hair, DC"
At the conclusion of the very impressive
ceremony, we we're invited to partake OF re
freshments. We found all that could temp
The appetite of any one. Pleasures OF th'
evening were concluded by cutting tho
brides cake. Mr.. Ed. Poole being the re
cipient of the darning needle, which fac
destines that young man to the fate of al
old bachelor. The ring was drawn by-oh
pause gentle reader-Mr. Byron Smith, nov
he is upon the matrimonial market.
We present to the happy couple our heart
felt congratulations trusting their eareei
NAV be useful. and that the sunset Of lif'
may be a. brilliant as the morn Of theil
first love. FRIEND
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
The Special Offer

of The Youths Companion includes the ad-
mirable Double Holiday Numbers for
Thanksgiving and Christmas, with colored
covers and full page pictures, twenty pages
each. These, with the other weekly issues
to January /, 1888, will be sent free to all
new subscribers who send $1.75 for years
subscription to January, 1886. The Com
pauion has been greatly enlarged, is finely
illustrated, and no other weekly literary
paper gives so much valuable reading and
80 many illustrations for 30 low price.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

We send out this week, inolosed in the
papers of such of our subscribers as have
been longest delinquent, statements of their
respective accounts. We trust they will
give them attention in the way Of sending
In promptly what Is due. We need II.
Please return bills for receipt
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
Married.

On. J. @. ANDERSON TO Mrs Ana JEE-
xrxos. ct the residece Of the brides father,
Mr.. wm. Jennings, MarfindAle. on We'd
nesday morning Nov. z3d. At 2 O'Clock,
Eldsr c. @. Naples Of Bel Co, otheizting.
Tie ceremony rss short but impressive
Immediately Gfter which The attendants re-
pared h the dining room where svee'
r.e.ts and luscious fruits were served
Among TIE fsa1y frisn3s thlt atten3ei
were Niss Lila Dunlsp q Luling. Mis- Ad'
NLlous q BosriIis, Mss Aidis McGslss.
Msry Baiss Nay Boek and ANNE Owens
a ssn Earsos. sns Eissss Jesse Soutbo-1
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pd- any other Paper or Period
cal not included in the above list, fur
mished at pyoportionate rates, or or
dered separately at publishers prices,
free Of charge and postage pr epaid IN
all cases.
The many losses caused by failures. robbery OF
and petty thefts out ofthe mails, make II absolue-
iy necessary to send considerable sums BY postal
order, registered letter or draf.
The safe arrival Of all publications guaranteed.
Ifafter a reasonable time any subscriber falls TO
receive the publication sent for notify US by postal
card that the error, II any, may be promptly cor.
rected.
Our Responsibility ceases when paper strives
with dates correctly credited. which Is evidence the
publisher has been Daid
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

Wonder If our dealers who answer mo
eggs" to the inquiries for the same, know
ing all the time that they are holding them
for Christmas, ever think of the fate Of
Ananias
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
That Christmas Demonstration.

All who feel an interest in the proposed
Christmas parade, are respectfully requested
to meet at the Court House on next Tuesday
night to consider the question, and take
such action as may be deemed best.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

We had intended saying something OF the
project of starting another newspaper at
this place through tho agency Of q stock
company, which We learn is ON foot, but
have not time nor space. We will give our
views In our next issue.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

A small cottage near the Institute will
four good lots enclosed. So a month. Ap
ply to Mrs. Richardson, the milliner.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

See business cards of Mr. Reed, baker,
and Mrs. Reed the new proprietress of the
San Marcos Hotel, which we learn is already
filed to overlooking under her popular
MANAGEMENT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

A Considerable number Of our young
folks, firemen, etc attended the supper at
Lockhart on Monday night, and good time
is reported,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
Lecture.

We are authorized to state that Mr.. Harry
Tracy, of the Farmers Alliance, Dallas, will
lecture at this place presumably at the
Court House, on to-day Thursday, ct 2
o'clock p. m.
We are further authorized to state that
Mr.. Tracy will also lecture on Friday at
Centre Point, this county.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

"For a few day only" Gas the advertise
ments have it) the FREE Pass is again the
only paper published in San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

The postofiice is to be removed ere long
to the stand at present occupied by Mr..
White as saddlery store.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
Wanted
For Rent.

A load of good corn. Apply at FREE Press
office.
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Wanted to Rent

with or without board, handsome furnished
room. A healthy, slightly location. Inquire
at this Office.
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Sfnrk Plsfnrnye.

Near San Marcos, 30 acres Of land, aboui
10 in grass and balanse in cultivation In
quire 81 this ofics
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
Guns.

Our new stock of breech and muzzle load
ers is received. G.. w. DONALDSON d Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

Dress goods, ladies' wraps, jackets, cloaks,
dolmans circulars, in full assortment at
REDUCED PRICES to clear out, at
JOHNSON 81 JoHNsoN's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

Excellent buttonholes made on the White
Sewing Machine, it is far in the lead
B. DALEY, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

The citizens of San Marcos and surround
ing country are invited to call and make the
acquaintance of the st. Leonard Hotel,
when they have business in San Antonio.
No where in Texas can nicer accommoda-
ton, better fare, or more home comfort be
found, for 81. 80 and $500 per day We
have tried it and advise others to do the
same.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01
Our Special Clubbing and Premium
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FREE PRESS.
Who is the mysterious person advertised
as coming to this place soon.
Dolls, doll carriages, doll beds. drums,
wagons, horses, engines and toys of every
kind at the BooKsToRE.
ALI the leading sewing machine needles,
oils and supplies sold cheap.
B. DALEY, San Marcos.
Digger will positively close out his stock
of hats, shirts, collars, cuffs, underwear,
etc., in ten days at so cents on the dollar.
Now is your chance.
J. r. Lester, Mr.. Wilcoxen salesman, has
at the old Candy Factory stand, east side OF
square nice stock of fresh fruits. vegetables,
candies, etc. Fresh oysters served in good
style. Call and see.
T.. j. Peel has removed his fruit, vege-
table, candy and notion store into the MIKE
building, west side public square Will
have in supply of toys and other Christ
mas goods next ween.
Porter has removed his Kyle stock of
saddelry and harness and consolidated 1t
| with his main stock in this place. Being
pushed for room makes him by no means
the less inclined to sell on accommodating
terms, especially from his large stock of 30
dozen horse collars, g. saddles, &c. ,&c.
Prunes,
Currants,
Citron,
Sage,
| Red Pepper.
| Fine assortment of candies, Califol ala
canned fruits, fresh and cheap at
MoALLIsTERs.
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~ Something to CRAFTY
every taste, fancy goods 0,ad
novelties, toilet articles, &c.
Bead III CuLI."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-01

Glassware in new styles, lamps plush
goods, albums, scrap books, ETC., at the
BOOKSTORE,